capturing the good life

Apple Cider

This weekend we had the pleasure of attending a Small Town Cider Pressing Party at Ritter Farms. It is another reminder of how much I miss my hometown roots. I wish that everyone could experience this fall ritual that really brings a community together. We started by stopping by my family’s orchard to pick up a couple of boxes of organic apples. Then, like everyone else with an abundance of fruit, happily dumped them into the pools of water waiting to rinse and prepare the apples for pressing. They are sliced to fit into the grinder, pushed through and transferred to the pressing bin. After several spins, the pressing screw will condense the shredded apples down, and what is squeezed is the finished amber-colored cider. Most left with a beautiful bottle of cider to share with their families, along with the memories of this tradition.

Hi, I'm Monica!
This is where I share my PNW adventures, love for photography, and some down-home DIY. I believe in simple Northwest living filled with family, friends, and the good life.